# Pop 8 vs Tap Brick Out

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tap Brick Out at 100% against Pop 8's 0%. Tap Brick Out also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 16 months). Pop 8's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tap Brick Out sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Pop 8 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tap Brick Out holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tap Brick Out has 101 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Pop 8's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tap Brick Out's.

Pop 8 ships an update every 16 months, Tap Brick Out every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pop 8 | Tap Brick Out |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-8/id1135446118/reviews) | **[5.0 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-brick-out-sorting-game/id6812683837/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **101** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 349 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cubi](https://appshunter.io/developer/951783185) | [Narcade](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677116674) |

## What reviewers say

### Pop 8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-8/id1135446118)

A classic puzzle game where players match numbered tiles to clear the board. Score points by popping tiles and creating chain reactions. Develop strategies to achieve the highest score before the board fills.

**Highlights:** Number matching gameplay, Chain reaction scoring, Develop strategic tactics, Hone puzzle-solving skills, Relaxing and challenging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tap Brick Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-brick-out-sorting-game/id6812683837)

This color-sorting puzzle game challenges you to clear bricks by tapping them to slide them towards their matching wall. Plan your moves carefully to avoid blockages and solve over 1,000 unique levels. Enjoy a relaxing, one-handed experience with no timers.

**Highlights:** Color sorting brick puzzle, 1,000 challenging levels, Strategic move order gameplay, No in-game timers, One-handed portrait mode, Three helpful boosters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Pacm | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hard Level Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Banner Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Very Hard Banner Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Equipment Bench | $2.49 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Equipment Bench | $9.99 | one-time |
| Equipment Bench | $19.99 | one-time |
| Equipment Bench | $49.99 | one-time |
| Endless Pack 7 | $74.99 | one-time |
| Endless Pack 8 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pop 8 free?

Pop 8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tap Brick Out free?

Tap Brick Out is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pop 8 or Tap Brick Out?

Tap Brick Out is rated higher. Pop 8 averages 4.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Tap Brick Out averages 5.0 from 101 ratings.

### Do Pop 8 or Tap Brick Out have ads?

Both Pop 8 and Tap Brick Out show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pop 8 or Tap Brick Out?

Pop 8 ships an update every 16 months, and Tap Brick Out every 3 days. Most recently, Pop 8 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tap Brick Out on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*